Sermons on Mateo 18:17:

Ananias, Sapphira, & Church Discipline Today

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 21, 2023

Today we will look at the Biblical account of Ananias and Sapphira and see what we can learn. We will discuss the need to respect Church Leadership and will minutely examine church discipline for today.

INTRODUCTION • We will discuss the need to respect Church Leadership and will minutely examine church discipline for today. • What about the attitude, "Well, I'm anointed too…?" In the scriptural context, this was talking about "top-tier leadership." I. THEIR INITIAL ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11, Matthew 18:15-17, 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Go And Be Reconciled Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 15, 2022

What makes reconciling with someone difficult when you are offended or when you have offended others? Would it help for you to have the right motivation and approaches to restore a relationship? Prepare for a challenge that can be met with God’s grace and a reminder of His forgiveness!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Go and Be Reconciled Luke 15:11-31, Matthew 5:21-26; 18:15-17 Do you ever wonder why the church needs to learn and practice peacemaking? The unchurched goes through ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31, Matthew 5:21-26, Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: *other

Handling Offences And Church Conflicts Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025

God desires His children to resolve offences with love, wisdom, and forgiveness, ensuring peace and unity in the church.

HANDLING OFFENCES AND CHURCH CONFLICTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 18:15-17 Key Verse: “Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.” (Matthew 18:15) Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Looking At The Church Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 23, 2025

Jesus: "I will build My church."

A. WHAT FUTURE DID JESUS SEE? “I will build My church” (Matt. 16:18). 1. An entity, He begins – “I will.” 2. Didn’t exist then or in Old Testament. 3. Continuous development – “Be building.” 4. Uniquely Jesus’ possession – “My.” 5. He would gather them into an assembly. 6. Victory “all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Matthew 18:20, Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Resolving Conflicts In The Church

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 27, 2025

This message will equip us with practical steps rooted in Scripture on how to address conflict with wisdom, love, and humility. It will also help restore relationships and maintain unity in the body of Christ.

RESOLVING CONFLICTS IN THE CHURCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 18:15-17 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:18, Ephesians 4:2-3, James 1:19-20, Proverbs 15:1, Colossians 3:13 INTRODUCTION: Conflict is an inevitable part of any community, and the Church is no exception. As believers from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blessed Are The Peace-Makers Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Jul 9, 2025

It is the same when we deal with relationships, friendships, marriage, work, any person we ever have a conversation with. And that is called making peace with people and not keeping peace. sometimes people will say something that offends you or hurt you and they do not even notice it.

Well good morning newlife and welcome to July. Man, the coldest month of the year. Thanks for being brave and making church a priority to start the week. Love seeing all your faces today and really privileged to be able to stand on this platform preaching today. Something I never will take for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9, Jeremiah 6:14, Matthew 18:15-17, John 6:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Kingdom Living - Humble, Holy, And Forgiving - Matthew 18 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 18, 2025

Living in GOD's KINGDOM means walking in humility, protecting others from sin, restoring the fallen, and forgiving like our KING. Jesus teaches how to live together as His followers - with humility, care for the vulnerable, accountability, and forgiveness.

2025.07.20. Sermon Notes. KINGDOM LIVING - HUMBLE, HOLY, AND FORGIVING - MATTHEW 18 William Akehurst, HSWC Scriptures: Matthew 18:1-35, 1 Corinthians 13:5, Psalm 103:12, John 6:35, 1 Corinthians 11:24, Mark 11:25-26, Luke 6:36 Living out Christlike humility, holiness, and forgiveness in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-35, 1 Corinthians 13:5, Psalm 103:12, Mark 11:25-26, Luke 6:36, John 6:35, 1 Corinthians 11:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Forgive - Matthew 18:15-35 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 16, 2024

This message will show you how to overcome anger in your heart and soften your heart toward someone when your heart is refusing to forgive.

Matthew 18:15-35 If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. 16 But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that 'every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Addressing Sin In The Church

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Apr 29, 2024

Jesus has just told the Parable of the Good Shepherd. The shepherd goes after the straying sheep. Then Jesus spells out what WE need to do when we see a member of our church falling into sin and straying.

INTRODUCTION We sometimes hurt people. I can think of times when I’ve hurt people. And people sometimes hurt us. I can think of times when I’ve been hurt. It happens in families, in workplaces and in churches. There was a time when Paul was planning to visit the church in Corinth. But he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Mantenerse Firme En Tiempos Difíciles Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 8, 2025

¿Estamos preparados para permanecer firmes en tiempos difíciles? Esta exposición de Filipenses 4:1-3 examina la instrucción de Pablo para permanecer firmes. No podemos hacerlo sin la actitud mental correcta. No podemos hacerlo sin unidad.

Introducción Estamos estudiando Filipenses; nuestro texto de hoy es Filipenses 4:1-3. En los tres capítulos anteriores, Pablo ha enfatizado la importancia de mantenerse firmes frente a la persecución y otras dificultades. En el capítulo uno, exhortó: “Solamente que os ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, Philippians 1:27-28, Ephesians 6:10-14, Philippians 3:20-21, Hebrews 10:35-37, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15, Jude 1:3, Matthew 12:25, Philippians 2:1-5, Matthew 18:15-18, Hebrews 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Limits Of Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 26, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical grounds for limiting reconciliation, particularly in cases where a wrongdoer remains unrepentant.

Reconciliation is a fundamental aspect of the Christian faith. We are called to forgive one another, just as God in Christ forgave us (Ephesians 4:32). However, there are situations where reconciliation may not be possible or wise. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical grounds for limiting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:14-15, Matthew 18:15-17, Ephesians 4:32

A Loving Congregation Series

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 2, 2025

Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

Series: 1 Peter Sermon: “A Loving Congregation” 1 Peter 1:22-25 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 1 “22 Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, 23 having been born again, not of corruptible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25, 1 Samuel 20:17, John 15:19, Romans 12:10, Hebrews 13:1, Numbers 14:18, Ephesians 2:1-3, Ephesians 2:4-5, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ezekiel 36:25-27, Matthew 18:15-17, Hebrews 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Tools Of Restoration Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 4, 2024

To restore a sinning believer, grab the tools of restoration: pain; punishment; pardon; and partnership.

The Tools of Restoration (2 Corinthians 2:5-11) Author and Canadian Theologian, Randall Rauser, tells the story of a boy, whose parents had promised him a beautiful car to drive when he turned 16. He dreamed about it all his life, planning to park it in the family’s barn where it could stay warm ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11, Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Continuation Of Our Lives Between Earth And Heaven Series

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 16, 2024

Beautiful things and many more things in life that we may not experience and fulfil with those whom we love will come to pass and happen when we meet in Heaven

Jesus said: Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven (Mt. 18:18) The picture I have chosen for today’s liturgy cover is a brilliant piece of art by the famous Spanish artist Juan Lucena. I think he painted this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Submit To God, Not To Ungodly Behavior Of A Spouse Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 21, 2024

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical concept of submission and examine examples of when we should not submit to our spouse's ungodly behavior.

As believers, we are called to submit to one another in love (Ephesians 5:21). However, this does not mean that we should submit to ungodly behavior or sin. In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical concept of submission and examine examples of when we should not submit to our spouse's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17, Galatians 3:28, Proverbs 22:7